More QE nervousness sends gold price below $1,600 Noted policy dove Bill Dudley, president of the New York Fed, "expects" to see economic evidence to start "dialing back the pace of asset purchases". Frik Els | March 25, 2013 | 8:05 pm
Japan’s massive rare earth discovery threatens China’s supremacy The deposit contains rare earths that are 20 to 30 times more concentrated than those coming from China. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2013 | 6:44 pm
Iron ore, met coal prices resilient despite powerful Chinese agency’s oversupply predictions The communist country's influential economic planning agency predicts oversupply of iron ore and moderate 4% steel production growth in 2013. Frik Els | March 25, 2013 | 6:25 pm
Chile’s $550 million coal mine ready to start shipments Mine will substantially reduce the country's dependence on international markets by supplying up to 30% of the current local needs. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2013 | 5:58 pm
Further evidence of the ‘gold production cliff’: Intierra New gold discoveries declined by 45% over the past decade. MINING.com Editor | March 25, 2013 | 5:34 pm
Mercury pollution linked to illegal gold mining in Peru reaches lethal levels This is the main conclusion of a new study of mercury contamination in fish and humans in the Peruvian jungle. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2013 | 3:37 pm
Latin America chooses mining investment over environment: report Study reveals some Latin American countries are racing to attract foreign investors eager to cash in on natural resources. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2013 | 1:39 pm
At least 35 killed in attack on mining hub in Congo Rebels attacked the copper and cobalt-rich province of Katanga, home to several mines and projects. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2013 | 1:08 pm
Australia’s big miners add more driverless trucks Companies want to reduce costs and protect profits against future price dips. Kerry Hall | March 25, 2013 | 4:32 am